In Greek mythology, who shaped Pandora from earth at Zeus’s command?

Hephaestus shaped Pandora from earth at Zeus’s command in Greek mythology.

Hephaestus was the god associated with fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship. In Hesiod’s account, Zeus instructed him to form Pandora, making the creation of the first woman a divine act of craftsmanship. Other gods then contributed qualities and gifts to complete her presentation.

This role fits Hephaestus’s traditional identity as the Olympians’ smith and maker. He is frequently shown creating weapons, armor, and remarkable objects for gods and heroes. Pandora’s construction places her among those products of divine skill, although her purpose in this myth is tied to Zeus’s punishment of humanity.

Hephaestus is sometimes confused with Prometheus because both figures are linked with fire. Their roles differ: Hephaestus is the divine craftsman who makes Pandora, while Prometheus is the Titan associated with stealing fire for humans and suffering Zeus’s punishment.